They all could be possible distractions, but the state law that bans talking and texting while driving doesn't apply to police.

Officers still have to follow department rules.

"They're expected to listen to the radio, drive, pay attention to their driving," said Yakima police sergeant Jay Seely. "If they're going get on the mobile data terminal and do any type of typing or searching, they're supposed to pull over and do that."

The department said officer-involved accidents happen, but they aren't common.

Investigators are trying to find witnesses to this accident before speaking with the drivers. Answers to help them determine who was at fault are hard to come by.

Both drivers are okay.

Officer Thorn was expected to be released from the hospital late Thursday.